Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

WESTERN ROAD, MK12 5AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN ROAD, MK12 5AY.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 54,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

MK12 5AY is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK12 5AY is a safe, established residential area on Western Road, 0.2km from Wolverton in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Wolverton ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.

For families considering a move, MK12 5AY represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £318k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK12 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00084963 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK12 5AY. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.4%
Asian / British Asian20.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 305,000

19 sales · Mean £ 310,197

Semi-Detached

£ 325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 325,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around MK12 5AY is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences185
Criminal damage and arson31
Anti-social behaviour30
Vehicle crime24
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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Wyvern School

Good332 pupils0.4 km
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Greenleys Junior School

Outstanding215 pupils0.4 km
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The Radcliffe School

Good1214 pupils0.5 km
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Greenleys First School

Good120 pupils0.5 km
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Bushfield School

Good408 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School

Outstanding386 pupils0.9 km
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Slated Row School

Outstanding222 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Euro Halal0.7 km
  • Farm Foods Freezer Centre0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • The Old Bath House Restaurant, Cafe & Snack Bar0.7 km
  • Village Food Centre0.7 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Masonic Hall0.5 km
  • The Craufurd Arms Hotel0.4 km
  • The Galleon Inn1.0 km
  • Milton Keynes Snooker Club0.5 km
  • The New Queen Victoria0.7 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Burger Bar0.7 km
  • Cafe Balti0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Eating Greek MK0.7 km
  • Faith Dimensions Ministries0.4 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • MK Vietnamese Food0.7 km
  • Peri Peri Original0.5 km
  • Pizza Hut0.7 km
  • Turkish Grill0.5 km
  • Wolverton Tandoori0.5 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverton1.1 km
  • Milton Keynes Central4.0 km
  • Milton Keynes4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Aylesbury Street0.2 km
  • Aylesbury Street0.3 km
  • Windsor Street0.3 km
  • Windsor Street0.3 km
  • Crauford Arms0.4 km